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S739 BBV

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,975 mi
Last recorded167,975 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 BBV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 167,975 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 164,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 161,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

electronic stability control lamp on

Fail 8 Sep 2015 161,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

electronic stability control lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 155,143 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 151,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 151,396 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlights dirty inside front cover

Pass 15 Oct 2012
Fail 13 Oct 2012 151,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 144,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 140,768 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 140,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 136,468 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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S739 BBV is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S739 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S739 BBV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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